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FOODS THAT BLOCK THYROID FUNCTION

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO TEA

DREAMING OF SNAKES

THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION

BEE STINGS Try Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Melaleuca, Peppermint, Purify, or Roman Chamomile. * Editor’s Tip: If the stinger remains in the skin, rub one drop of Clove essential oil around the affected area for a numbing effect.

MOSQUITO BITES

Try Lavender, Helichrysum, or Melaleuca

SNAKE BITES Try Melaleuca or Purify

TICKS

Apply 2 Drops of Oregano essential oil diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil over the embedded tick. The high phenol content of this oil with force the tick to let go. Remove the entire tick and aplly 1-2 drops of Lavender or Melaleuca over the area 3-5 times per day until irritation subsides.

BRUISES Try Deep Blue Soothing Blend, Fennel, Geranium, Helichrysym Immortella, or Lavender

BURNS and BLISTERS

Try Helichrysym, Lavender, Melaleuca, Peppermint (only for unbroken skin) or Roman Chamomile

Ouch! Bites, cuts, stings, bruises and burns are no fun when you’re trying to enjoy the great outdoors. Try these essential oils and you’ll be on your way to happy trails in no time.

Don’t scratch that If you have brushed against a plant that is less than friendly to your skin, you’ll usually figure it out fast. It starts with the relentless itching, which turns to scratching, and can eventually lead to the spreading of poison all over the body. Many essential oils have a calming effect on the skin. When combined with a few other household ingredients, you can make a natural lotion to help with cases of severe itching.

WHAT YOU NEED:1 tablespoon each of sea salt, baking soda and bentonite clay + 4 drops each of doTERRA Geranium, Lavender, Melaleuca, and Roman Chamomile + water for paste

DIRECTIONS:Combine all of the dry ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Slowly add water and stir until it makes a smooth paste. Add the essential oils. Apply where needed.

To purchase these therapeutic grade essential oils, call (612) 747-9583 or go to NaturalPharmacology.com

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HEALTH Foods that Block Thyroid Function ...22

ALTERNATIVEHEALTH Ultraviolet Light -- Medicine of the Future from the Past! ...10

Genetic Testing for Radical Masectomy ...20

DENTALHEALTH Dental Implants: A Consumer’s Approach to Provider Selection ...16

BRAINHEALTH The Power of Visualization ...12

Your Gut May Hold the Key to Better Brain Health ...14

SPIRITUALHEALTH Processing Anger: An Old Wives’ Tale ...18

Dreaming of Snakes? Pay Attention! ...23

NURTURE Adventures in Baby Wearing ...8

HERBS&SPICES Yarrow ...26

INGREDIENTWATCH A Conscious Consumer’s Guide to Tea ...28

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INeveryISSUEPUBLISHERSLETTER ...4

NEWSBRIEFS ...7

WHERETOSHOP ...15

SPIRITUALHEALTH ...18

HERBS&SPICES ...26

INGREDIENTWATCH ...28

PROFESSIONALDIRECTORY ...32-33

KIDSCORNER ...34

RECIPES ...35-37

CALENDAR ...38-39

FEATURESDental Implants: A Consumer’s Guide ...16

Chronic Dehydration Part 12 ...30

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Communication...we were created with two ears for hearing/listening and one mouth for talking. In fact,

effective communication is 90 percent listening to what the other person is saying. The same goes for written communication, to read/listen to what the other person is relaying. You respond once you grasp their meaning; if need be, you might ask clarifying questions before you respond and/or start a task.

Time and errors would be cut in half if people would listen first, and then question to make sure what they heard or read is what the person meant; and only then proceed with a response or an action.

This is a simplistic example of someone not listening to the question: How long does it take to get to Salt Lake City from Reno? The person asked responds, well first you drive by Winnemucca then the Ruby Mountains, then you drive through Windover and the Bonneville flats. Did they answer the question? NO. The question was not how do I get to Salt Lake City, it was how long does it take to get to Salt Lake City.

The answer should have been a simple response like this: between six to eight hours, depending on how many stops you make and how fast you drive.

I sometimes wonder if people really pay attention to anything but the noise in their heads. We should all work on clearing that noise and really paying attention during communication. Time is a precious commodity, and inefficient and ineffective communication practices are simply wastes of time.

PUBLISHER’SLETTER

Nutrition in a sack. Our cover is a dedication to

the sack lunch. For many, food sensitivities and/or wheat

and gluten intolerance dictate the types of food we can eat;

foods that can either leave us feeling energized or bloated

and lethargic. Taking food to work every day enables us

to be in control of our health and overall wellbeing. Even

though there are more restaurants today catering to those

with special diet desires, packing our own sack lunch is

empowering and cost effective.

Please see our recipe section this issue for creative and nutritious sack/box lunches.

Bon Appétit!

COVERSTORYWritten By Dawn Gowery


BOOK ARTS: CARDS TO DYE FORTuesday August 6 and Wednesday August 7 / 10 am – 2 pm

Embracing a sense of freedom and discovery, students will explore the fluid nature of colored dyes to create beautiful one-of-a-kind mixed-media cards in this two-day workshop. Students will learn basic paper handling techniques including tearing, folding, measuring and hinging. Instructor: Carol Pallesen$83 / $ 75 MUSEUM MEMBERS

DYNAMIC ACRYLICS: PAINTING LANDSCAPES FROM PHOTOSTuesdays, August 13 - September 10 / 6 – 9 pm

Working in acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. Students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape.Instructor: Dan Helzer$135 / $120 MUSEUM MEMBERS

STAINED GLASS: BUILD A KALEIDOSCOPETuesday and Thursday, September 3 and 5 / 6 – 9 pm

Each student will receive a kit containing the parts necessary to create a kaleidoscope. All glass for this class will be pre-cut so beginners are welcome. Experienced students can bring their own glass scraps to use. Instructor: Cindy Oberlander$89 / $93 MUSEUM MEMBERS

SUMMER CLASSESThe E.L. Cord Museum School at the Nevada Museum of Arto�ers classes year round for all ages and skill levels.

Sign up online at nevadaart.org/elcordschool/schedule or by calling 775.398.7260


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There’s almost nothing worse than experiencing ear pain, itching, loss of hearing, or a

sinus headache.

Ear Candling is an ancient practice, dating back to biblical times in Egypt, the Orient, as well as European cultures. This simple, gentle treatment removes wax from the ear, improving your sense of well-being, physical, mental and even spiritual. The candle is a long hollow tube made from unbleached muslin immersed in an aromatic herbal solution. After it dries, the cone is then dipped into beeswax. The cone or candle is then placed into the ear opening and the top of the cone is lit; soft warm white smoke billows down the tube into the ear and softens the wax. The flame on top of the cone creates a vacuum that pulls out built up wax, toxins, bacteria, dirt and residue from past medications. Ear Candling may also help with a dry hacking cough (a result of a sinus infection), sinus headache, tinnitus, and itchy ear. Today more people are seeking alternatives to digging in the ear with Q-tips or using a hydrogen peroxide flush to clean a blocked ear canal. Ear Candling is a relaxing, natural, non-intrusive treatment.

References:Tatum, Anne. Ear Candling. A.P. Enterprises. 1995.

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May arboretuM Society FundraiSer For the May arboretuM endowMent Fund. August 17, 5:30-8:00

pm. Party in the Garden with jazz music by CeCe Gable food

by locals Hi Point Cafe & Franz’s Backstube, Beer & wine,

Silver Peak and Whispering Vines. Botanical illustrations will

be on display by local illustrator Suzanne C. Adams. Tickets

prices: Society members $45; $50 non-members; $60 night

of the party. Contact ; [email protected], call

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the raw Food diet appearS to have reverSed diabeteS and cancer For at leaSt one Man. A raw organic vegan diet is said to provide the body with

everything necessary to stop and possibly reverse disease...

foods that are natural and from the Earth contain everything the

body needs to survive and thrive. Dave Conrardy once suffered

from diabetes, colon cancer, and weighed a whopping 430

pounds. He learned about sprouting and juicing and took the

challenge. He says that colon cancer (stage 1) was gone just after

six months on his organic plant based diet. No chemotherapy

or radiation was used. Mr. Conrardy feels that he is alive

today because of his turn towards a more wholesome diet.

*Reprinted with Permission from NaturalNews.com

iF you have StoMach probleMS or gaStrointeStinal probleMS, a new Study led by dr. Judy carMan May help explain why: pigs fed a diet of genetically engineered

soy and corn showed a 267% increase in severe

stomach inflammation compared to those fed non-

GMO diets. In males, the difference was even more

pronounced: a 400% increase. The study was conducted

on 168 young pigs on an authentic farm environment

and was carried out over a 23-week period. This pig

stomach inflammation study suddenly provides yet

more credible evidence that GMOs are unfit for human

consumption and may be causing severe damage to the

digestive systems of both humans and [other animals].

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laMa Marut event in reno! one night only! “Getting Unbusy: The Freedom from Compulsive Activity” The

“busyness” of our lives often creates extra stress while leading

to less contentment. In this talk, award-winning author, Lama

Marut, will offer relevant and practical insights on how get

more satisfaction in your life while still getting things done, all

without the added stress and anxiety of compulsive activity.

Monday, August 26, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; 7:30-

9:30pm. 780 Del Monte Lane, Reno, Nevada Suggested

Donation: $20 (No one turned away for lack of funds)

Email Molly for info: [email protected] Or visit

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7th annual green living FeStival (2013)Bring the family and join the fun at this free event 9 am to 4

pm Saturday, September 21 at The Nature Conservancy River

Fork Ranch, an 800 acre preserve in Genoa in the heart of the

beautiful Carson Valley. Attend free workshops and exhibits

ranging from hoop house gardening to solar and wind power

generation from heat pumps to well maintenance, make a

bike blender smoothie, learn about solar oven cooking and

hike the preserve trails and eat from local food trucks. (775)

267-0539 or www.greenlivingfest.org.

onebreathtM iS coMing to reno! onebreath oFFerS the next Step in our evolutionary growth, healing and clearing. By learning to

breathe using ancient, powerful techniques, we transform

conditioning, energy, and mental/emotional patterns. This

allows practitioners to take control of their bodies, health,

and life in very tangible ways. The breath opens doors to

the mysteries, and esoteric teachings of many of the world’s

religions and practices, bringing us fully present, and also

allowing for expansion beyond all human conditions.

August 24-25. and Sept. 28-29. To learn more, go to: www.

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Baby wearing, the practice of carrying your infant in a sling, wrap, or pack is a tradition that can be found throughout almost every indigenous society. Personally, I don’t know how mothers get anything done without it. If I had just one item to recommend to new families, it would definitely be a wrap, sling, or pack of some kind. Both my husband and I love wearing our son. Baby wearing has made it possible for me to prepare meals, wash and fold laundry, clean my kitchen, comb and braid my hair, tweeze my eyebrows, apply makeup, plan my dance classes, exercise, sew costumes, water the garden, plant and transplant seedlings, answer emails, and yes dear reader, even to write this very article.

Baby wearing is a great way to nurture baby’s transition from

womb to world. Before being born, baby’s entire world is literally their mother. They are accustomed to hearing her heart beat, breath, and voice. After the baby is born it is a major adjustment to suddenly be in this new world where mom and baby now have separate bodies. Wearing baby close, gives him or her a sense of physical and emotional security.

I have found that wearing my son in a wrap or pack makes it possible to meet his needs very quickly, so he is easily comforted. The wraps and packs I use allow me to nurse him discretely while in public. When he is napping in the pack, I can relax hearing his breath, and can work productively. If he were sleeping somewhere separate in the house, I’d be running back to check on him constantly, so wearing him, gives me extra peace of mind. I am also practicing

Adventures in Baby Wearing

Written By Allison Prater

NURTURE


I have found that I wind up making myself a lot of salads and smoothies because I can pack a lot of nutrition into these meals without having to heat them up. I can also put a pot of rice or quinoa on the stove safely. Basically, I just avoid wearing him while I’m standing over the stove for any length of time, so he doesn’t overheat, and so he doesn’t get splashed accidently by boiling hot liquids.

All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend baby wearing as a fun activity for the whole family. If you need help choosing a pack or wrap that is right for you, I highly recommend checking out Mothering Magazine online. They have a whole forum of product reviews that I found to be really helpful. To those of you that are contemplating baby wearing as a practice for your own family, I wish you well, and hope you find the adventures as enjoyable as we have!

References:

1. Sear, William MD, and Martha RN, “The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby,” Little Brown and Company, Boston, 2001

2. Romm, Aviva Jill, “Naturally Healthy Babies and Children,” Celestial Arts, Berkeley, 2003

EC, or elimination communication with my son, and baby wearing has helped me with this as well. By reading my son’s body language and vocal cues, I can often get him out of his diaper in time for him to go in the toilet instead of soiling himself. It’s much easier to pick up on his cues when he’s close to me. Going for a walk together helps me get back into shape and it helps calm him down when he is restless and needs a change of scene.

Baby wearing has also been a great way for my husband and son to bond. Eligh is now big enough to hold his head up on his own, and can be worn facing away from the body, allowing him a good view of his surroundings. He loves riding in the pack and watching his papa water the garden, or looking around while they go on a walk. It has been wonderful for me to see how much they enjoy their time together, and the added bonus is when Eligh’s content with his papa, I have a bit of time to practice yoga and dance.

One of the things that I love the most about baby wearing is that it really includes my son in our activities. When he’s in the pack he can really see, hear and experience whatever we happen to be doing. There are many different types of wraps, packs, and slings to choose from. Many allow baby to be worn in many different positions, such as on the front of the body, facing towards the wearer, or facing away. Baby can also be worn on the back or the hip. Baby should not be worn facing away or on the back until he or she is old enough to hold their head up independently. Some slings can be worn over one shoulder, while others can be worn so that the weight is evenly distributed between the shoulders and hips. I personally prefer the latter option as I find it to be a lot more comfortable.

We use a Didymos wrap often, which is basically just a long bolt of woven cloth that can be used in a variety of ways, so that Eligh can be carried on the front of the body, facing me, or supported on one hip, or even carried on my back. I love this wrap because its beautiful, soft, and easy to wash. It took a little bit of time to really feel comfortable wrapping him in it. At first I would make my husband spot me, every time I put him in, just to make sure I was doing it right. Now, using that wrap is like second nature. We also have a Baby Bjorn pack that Eligh can be in either on my front facing me, or facing away. I like this pack because it is very comfortable to wear, especially as Eligh gets bigger and heavier. I also like it because it’s very easy to get him in and out quickly. Both of these products are made from organic materials too!

There are a couple safety precautions to keep in mind while wearing your baby. A big one is to keep your back straight especially if you need to pick up something on the ground, baby can fall out if you are leaning forward. It is not a good idea to wear baby while cooking over a hot stove, or using other tools and materials that could be dangerous for baby.

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bloodstream are rapidly destroyed. This is called “induced secondary immune reactivation.”

This enhances the body’s ability to produce antibodies, allowing the natural immune system to burst into action against even the most stubborn (antibiotic resistant) bacteria, virus or cancer cells.

Then, the body works with a new supercharged immune response, greater oxygenation and a balancing of the system.

The FDA stated that “it recognizes the therapeutic benefit of UBI” and the American Cancer Society says “UBI clinical trials look promising for the treatment of immune system diseases such as MS, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and rejection of transplanted organs.”

There is obviously something more at work, going beyond the simple killing of invading organisms. With that, more research is being done to clearly delineate what else is going on in this process. However, this therapy is available right now; and it is said that patients feel results within the first two to three treatments.

References:

1. www.DrsUBI.com

2. www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Light_Therapy.as

For more info about this wonderful therapy, contact RenoIntegrative Medical Center at (775) 829-1009, or visit www.renointegrativemedicalcenter.com.

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Written By Robert A. Eslinger, D.O., H.M.D.

In the 1920s, a therapy was developed in the United States that utilized ultraviolet light to irradiate the blood. It proved to be very effective at treating a variety of ailments while showing very little toxicity. The only problem: you cannot patent ultraviolet light, so no one could make large amounts of money from it.

It was lost in the onslaught of the large amount of pharmaceuticals that made their way into healthcare starting in the 1950s. The good thing is that Eastern Europe could not afford the drugs, so they carried on the research into this very useful medical treatment.

Since then, over 125 published medical studies demonstrated the efficacy of this remarkable treatment. These studies have mostly been published in Europe, and the therapy is very slowly beginning to re-emerge in the US.

This therapy, called UBI (ultraviolet blood irradiation) has been shown to be effective at treating conditions such as Asthma/Allergies, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease/Angina, Hepatitis, Lupus, Non-Healing Wounds, Poor Circulation, Respiratory Infections, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Shingles/Herpes, Staph Infections/MRSA, Cancer and even HIV.

Blood (1/2 pint) is drawn from the patient’s arm using a needle and tubing (similar to donating blood). This blood circulates through a medical ultraviolet device where it is exposed to ultraviolet light of two frequencies. Once treated with the light, the blood is returned to the patient in the simple closed loop system.

In the process, the smaller bacterial, viral or cancer cells are targeted and absorb five times as much photonic energy as their healthy counterparts. The healthy cells remain intact while the diseased cells are killed and become “antigenic.” An “autogenous (self-generated) vaccine” is thus produced.

When this “vaccine” is coupled with the photonic energy given off by the treated blood, the microbes in the

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He also co-authored and published a medical study on GcMAF, an alternative cancer therapy.


What do professional athletes, captains of industry, Olympic contenders, and successful people in all walks of life have in common? They know how to visualize what they want to achieve. They focus on their goals as a regular mental exercise, and see themselves living that out. The reason for the success of consistent and vivid visualization is simple: what we focus on, we attract. This is true because we live in an immense quantum sea of vibrating energy that is consistently responsive to how and what we think. Our thoughts are creative forces and are

forever trying to express themselves in our lives.

Visualization is simply mental rehearsal. You create images in your mind of having or doing whatever it is you want. You repeat these images over and over, accompanied by the emotion you would feel if it were actually happening now. You live it and feel it now. On one level you see this as practice, but your subconscious mind can’t tell the difference between real and what is imagined. The subconscious will act upon the images you create within your mind, whether

The Power ofVisualization

Written By June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt, PLR


those images match your current reality or not. But if you continue to think only about what you’re experiencing, you’ll continue to attract the same current reality. The desire is the engine but emotion is the fuel, so as you visualize what you want, you must feel it as if you already have it.

Consciousness creates reality and you create consciousness. John Kehoe explains in his book Mind Power that there are four main prosperity beliefs: it’s an abundant universe, life is fun and rewarding, there are staggering numbers of opportunities in every aspect of my life and it’s my own responsibility to be successful. By working with your subconscious mind to plant seeds of prosperity, you’ll reap what you want rather than what you don’t want. It’s important to realize that our conscious and subconscious minds work together to create our reality. If we think of the subconscious mind as a garden with deep fertile soil that accepts any seed that is planted within it and the conscious mind as the gardener, we have a very apt analogy. So we must be careful what reaches the inner mind, the garden.

The subconscious will not discriminate, judge or censor. It does not decide what you should be thinking or what would be most beneficial for you. It will take what is planted, either positive or negative, and manifest it. If we plant fear, worry, and self-doubt, we’ll reap exactly that, in very creative ways. If we plant (expect) success, happiness and inner peace, that is what we’ll reap. As explained above, the more emotion we add to our visualizations, the faster the manifestation will come to us, whether it’s positive or negative. The more specific we can be, and the more often we repeat our visualizations, the faster the manifestation will come.

Unfortunately for most of us, our role as the creator of our reality, the gardener, was never explained to us nor did we have anyone modeling it in our lives. And because we didn’t understand this natural law, we allowed seeds of all kinds, both good and bad, to be planted in our

subconscious. Therefore we have reaped all kinds of situations, both good and bad.

But once we understand the fact that our subconscious will bring to us whatever we want or need, and we start regularly projecting the thoughts and images of what that would look like, we attract the people and circumstances we need in order to achieve our goals. Our minds are powerful, and it’s time we learned how to use that brilliant built-in energy mechanism to create what we want. It’s time to take our power back!

References:

1. Mind Power Into the 21st Century: Techniques to Harness the Astounding Powers of Thought. John Kehoe. Zoetic Books. 2007

2. Visualization: Create & Achieve Your Goals Faster Than You Could Imagine. Paul James. Fluency Books, 2013

3. How Winners Win – Visualization: the Secret Key. Ross Craft & Anita Firingarrows. Valencia publishing, 2012

For more info, contact June Milligan, specializing in hypnosis,

visualization techniques, trauma therapy and helping people

let go of dysfunctional thinking at (775)786-9111, or visit

online at www.joyfulchanges.com

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Consciousness creates reality and you create consciousness...there are four main prosperity beliefs: it’s an abundant universe, life is fun and rewarding, there are staggering numbers of opportunities in every aspect of my life and it’s my own responsibility to be successful.


like behavior in mice with infectious colitis. Separate research4 also found the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus had a marked effect on GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is significantly involved in regulating many physiological and psychological processes) levels in certain brain regions and lowered the stress-induced hormone corticosterone, resulting in reduced anxiety- and depression-related behavior.

Just as you have neurons in your brain, you also have neurons in your gut -- including neurons that produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which is also found in your brain. In fact, the greatest concentration of serotonin, which is involved in mood control, depression and aggression, is found in your intestines, not your brain. It’s quite possible that this might be one reason why antidepressants, which raise serotonin levels in your brain, are often ineffective in treating depression, whereas proper dietary changes often help...

Reprinted with permission from www.mercola.com “Your Gut Bacteria Affects Your Brain Function, Study Confirms” By Dr. Mercola. June 20th, 2013

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You may not be aware that you actually have two nervous systems: Central nervous system, composed of your brain and spinal cord. Enteric nervous system, which is the intrinsic nervous system of your gastrointestinal tract.

Both are created from identical tissue during fetal development—one part turns into your central nervous system while the other develops into your enteric nervous system. These two systems are connected via the vagus nerve, the tenth cranial nerve that runs from your brain stem down to your abdomen. It is now well established that the vagus nerve is the primary route your gut bacteria use to transmit information to your brain.

While many think of their brain as the organ in charge, your gut actually sends far more information to your brain than your brain sends to your gut... To put this into more concrete terms, you’ve probably experienced the visceral sensation of butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous, or had an upset stomach when you were very angry or stressed. The flip side is also true, in that problems in your gut can directly impact your mental health, leading to issues like anxiety and depression.

For instance, in December 2011, the Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility3 reported the novel finding that the probiotic (good bacteria) known as Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 has been shown to help normalize anxiety-

Your Gut May Hold the Key to Better Brain HealthWritten By Dr. Mercola

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The source of training for a dental implantologist, and their approach, is a critical feature for a consumer to select their doctor for care.

Implantology is not a recognized specialty by the American Dental Association and therefore, any dentist may perform implants, given the proper training. But, finding a properly trained dentist could become difficult for consumers.

There are ample amounts of implant training opportunities for dentists. For example, a dentist may sign up for a weekend course and become certified to place implants. The companies who manufacture implants give many implant courses as well. Some dentists who have been placing implants for an extended period of time teach other dentists how to place implants. There are also specialty programs in dental schools that provide training on implants, their placement and restoration.

However, once trained, there is a period of time that is the practitioner’s learning curve with the procedures. As a patient, it is ill advised to select a care provider with little experience if there are choices of more experienced implantologists. Here are some considerations for choosing your dental implant provider.

The dental market is currently experiencing turf wars between dental specialists over implant placement. You will find that Periodontists place implants, because they are experts in the soft tissue (gums) and surgery. Oral Surgeons often place them because they are experts in the surgical procedures of the bone involving teeth and other structures. A few root canal specialists are now also getting on board, claiming to be the experts, as they deal with the roots of teeth daily and the implant is actually a replacement prosthetic for the root of the tooth. Prosthodontists are less likely to surgically place implants, but occasionally do, and their specialty is on dental prostheses of a complex nature. Of all the specialists that are recognized by

the American Dental Association, none are specifically trained in implants. There are two additional certificate post-doctoral training programs approved by the ADA. A general practice residency (GPR) is available in hospital settings only and usually through a teaching hospital associated with a University or Dental School. Another program for post dental school training opportunity are the AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) programs associated with clinical settings in collaboration with a Dental School. Both programs are good training environments for learning implants and are incorporated into the 1-2 year curriculum.

The fact that many general dentists are doing surgical placement and prosthetic rehabilitation on implants is due largely to the nature of the relationship that patients have with their primary care dentist. Consumers prefer to stay at their dentist’s office for their care at every level. This is a good reason for more practitioners to be trained in the GPR and AEGD programs before entering private practice, especially in rural areas. The ability to learn how to perform the procedures for implant placement with guidance is essential in a long-term setting, such as these residency programs.

Standard implants require more sophistication to place, as they require an osteotomy (bone removal). The skin is cut open to reveal the bone underneath, and a hole is drilled into the bone to place the titanium screw. The screw size is dictated by the amount of bone the patient has and can range anywhere from 3.0 to 7.0 millimeters. Additionally, the length of the implant will depend largely on the amount of bone available and the practitioner’s inventory. The nature of the surgery to access the bone is more aggressive than the less-invasive mini-implants you may have read about in the May Healthy Beginnings article. The small diameter implants are 1.8mm and up to 2.8mm, and fundamentally differ from standards in that they are less invasive and actually get screwed into the bone for mechanical retention similar to a wood screw.

Dental Implants — A Consumer’s Approach to Provider Selection


With the advent of so many significant health complications related to dental implants (Dick VanDyke’s recent public announcement of his illness) it is a good idea to trust a qualified professional who will talk to you about their training and experience with all facets of dental implants. If they have not learned about all the available choices, or they do not have the experience to witness what makes them succeed or fail, they can’t give you the best advice for your mouth.

One professional organization, the International Congress of Oral Implantology, is a good place for all practitioners to get support and updates for dental implantology and developing technologies. The information in their publications and conferences are broad in worldwide science. Their aim is to

collectively prepare practitioners of all backgrounds to be versed in the latest and greatest science for their patients.

References:

1. www.dentalimplants.com

2. www.ADA.org

3. www.MouthHealthy.org

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SPIRITUALHEALTH

The clanging of pots and pans has a distinctive sound. Any small child can tell just how upset Mom might be, by how she slams the skillet onto the stove. I recall times when I’d see my mom dash into the kitchen and pull out every pot and pan from the cabinets, slam them onto the counter, then reach for a new box of SOS pads, and finally her yellow latex gloves are pulled on as if she’s about to do surgery. The end

result: a year’s worth of grit and grime is scrubbed away from the bottom of each pan.

My grandmother cleaned silver. I remember being with her once when she received a piece of mail that upset her. I didn’t know what it was or why it upset her; I could just see the metaphorical steam pouring from her ears. The next

Processing Anger: An old Wives’ TAle.

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we were going, or that I was speaking.

By the time I heard his key in the front door (and cleaned my last sauce pan) my anger had dissipated. I could greet him with open arms and an open mind. Instead of confronting him for being late, I was in a place where I could hear him tell me of his saga of dropping his cell phone (not realizing it) and then driving the car over it; crushing it and spending two hours in the cell phone store trying to get it replaced, which caused him to get stuck in the Friday getaway traffic congestion coming out of LA.

I realized that anger is like spontaneous combustion. It wells up within us and then spews…but we can control it. When it happens, we have to have a plan to harness the energy, to redirect it…to put it to good. The “doing-ness” of the cleaning provided time for discernment. A time to ask ourselves, “what is my accountability in this upset?” It’s therapeutic and it’s freeing! I’m sure that there are many cars that have been washed, gardens tended to and silver polished as a therapeutic process. I once heard one of my Grandmother’s friends say to her, “Edna, your silver looks so beautiful! Is everything ok with you and your husband?”

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thing I experienced was her pulling me into the dining room, pulling out a chair for me to sit on, placing a towel on the dining room table, opening a drawer to the buffet and pulling out the Silver Chest, the silver polish and the silver cleaning cloths; all within a matter of seconds. I knew not to question the process.

What I didn’t know is that both of these women were teaching me a valuable lesson about processing anger. In fact, the lesson was so subtle that I didn’t know it was a lesson until I found myself in a similar situation.

I had been asked to be a guest speaker for a conference being held in the Napa Valley. I decided that since the conference was on the weekend, it would serve as the perfect getaway for my partner and I. All the arrangements were made and we were good to go--or so I thought. My partner was returning to our home from Southern California and was due home by 2:00 p.m., which would have given us ample time to leave and arrive in time for the 7:00 p.m. welcoming reception. But, 2:00 p.m. came and went; 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. came and went, and 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. came and went. I tried to reach him on his cell phone, but it went directly to voicemail. At 7:00 p.m., I realized that there was no way I could make the reception that evening. I was fuming. I found myself pacing

in the kitchen and the next thing I realized I was pulling pots and pans from the cabinets, reaching for the SOS pads and scrubbing away. It was an automatic response. It was as if both my mom and grandma were guiding me to say, let’s work some of that anger out before he gets home.

As I scrubbed I thought, “how am I accountable in this?” I was upset that my partner was late, but then I realized I had not confirmed that he’d be home by 2:00. I just assumed he’d be home at that time; because any time he’d gone to LA before he’d arrive home around 2:00 p.m. I also realized that I had said, “maybe we’ll do a getaway to Napa or Sonoma this weekend,” keeping the fact that it would be to the Sonoma Mission Resort & Spa a surprise. He didn’t even know where

I realized that anger is like spontaneous combustion. It wells up within us and then spews...but we can control it. When it happens we have to have a plan to harness the energy, to redirect it...to put it to good..


Some days I wonder if this is all a bad dream. How on earth have we come to this craziness? The latest and greatest “preventative” strategy for women genetically predisposed to breast cancer is amputation, which puts the wheels in motion for this type of “preventive surgery” to be covered by health insurance.

I’m referring, of course, to Angelina Jolie’s recent and very public decision to undergo a double mastectomy as a prophylactic measure. While she admits this is a very personal decision, the impacts to the public could be quite significant based on her celebrity influence.

Her mother died from ovarian cancer at the age of 56, and Jolie carries a hereditary gene mutation associated with both breast- and ovarian cancer. According to Jolie, who revealed her decision in an op-ed in the New York Times.

“My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman.

Only a fraction of breast cancers result from an inherited gene mutation. Those with a defect in BRCA1 have a 65 percent risk of getting it, on average.

Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could. ... I wanted to write this to tell other women that the decision to have a mastectomy was not easy. But it is one I am very happy that I made.

My chances of developing breast cancer have dropped from 87 percent to under 5 percent. I can tell my children that they don’t need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer.”

It is nearly incomprehensible to me how any researcher can give such precise predictions of future cancer risk based on genetics. The only explanation is near complete ignorance of the science of epigenetics and the power we all have to change the expression of our genes.

Why Do US Recommendations Place Women with Gene Defects at Even Greater Risk?The genetic test to check for mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (the BRCA stands for ‘breast cancer susceptibility genes’) costs about $4,000 in the US, when not covered by insurance.2

Ironically, if you discover that you carry the mutated BRCA gene, the standard recommendation in the US is to get a mammogram and an MRI scan at least once a year thereafter, even if you’re under the age of 40. This is unconscionable, in

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer and Radical Mastectomy Are Women Being Misled into a False Sense of Security?

Written By Dr. Mercola


my opinion. If anything, should you have genetic susceptibility for breast cancer, it would be wise to avoid ionizing radiation as much as possible, not the other way around!

Several European countries including Bri tain, the Netherlands and Spain, have already altered their screening recommendations for women with BRCA mutations, advising them to get MRIs (which do not emit ionizing radiation) instead of mammograms before the age of 30.

Research has demonstrated that women with these genetic mutations are more sensitive to radiation, and because the genes in question are involved in repairing DNA, radiation damage to these genes will subsequently raise your cancer risk. For example, a study3 published just last year in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found that women with faulty BRCA genes are more likely to develop breast cancer if they’re exposed to chest X-rays before the age of 30. According to Cancer Research UK:

“[W]omen with a history of chest radiation in their 20s had a 43 percent increased relative risk of breast cancer compared to women who had no chest radiation at that age. Any exposure before age 20 seemed to raise the risk by 62 percent.”

In response to these findings, Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society was quoted as saying: “This will raise questions and caution flags about how we treat women with (gene) mutations.”

And Anouk Pijpe of the Netherlands Cancer Institute, one of the authors in the above-mentioned study, told CBS News:

“We believe countries who use mammograms in women under 30 should reconsider their guidelines. It may be possible to reduce the risk of breast cancer in (high-risk) women by using MRIs, so we believe physicians and patients should consider that.”

Genetic Defects Are Not a Major Contributor to Breast CancerA key point for women to remember is that while women with BRCA defects have a 45-65 percent increased risk of breast cancer, only about TWO PERCENT of diagnosed breast cancers are caused by BRCA faults. So this genetic defect is nowhere close to being a primary cause of breast cancer. Clearly, other non-genetic factors play a far more significant role.

As pointed out by H. Gilbert Welch, a professor of medicine at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice and a co-author of “Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health,” Angelina Jolies personal story is completely irrelevant to 99 percent of all women because they simply do not have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. In a recent CNN article, he writes:

“Let’s be clear, the BRCA1 mutation is a bad thing... It is a powerful risk factor for these cancers...When people are at very high risk for something bad to happen, preventive interventions are more likely to be a good deal... When people are at average risk, the deal changes... It is a fundamental precept of medicine... Patients

with severe abnormalities stand to gain more from intervention than patients with mild ones. Patients with mild abnormalities are more likely to experience net harm from intervention, simply because they have less opportunity to benefit.

The vast majority of women don’t have the BRCA1 mutation. They are at average risk for breast cancer... They should not have a preventive mastectomy....But there is a second question for women raised by Ms. Jolie’s piece: Should I be tested for BRCA1?

She seems to believe the answer is yes, pointing to the half-million women who die from breast cancer worldwide each year. But she neglects to point out that 90 percent of these deaths have nothing to do with the BRCA1 mutation. That’s because most women don’t have the mutation and because most breast cancer is sporadic.”

Furthermore, it’s also important to understand that even if you do carry a defective gene, that in and of itself does not mean that the gene in question is destined to be expressed. In other words, having the BRCA defect is by no means an automatic death sentence. As you will see below, there are many things you can do to dramatically decrease your cancer risk through the lifestyle choices you make, which have a profound impact on your genetic expression.

Published with permission. For more information go to Mercola.com


Beside the great difficulty in diagnosing low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) because blood tests are notoriously inaccurate as mentioned in last month’s article, there are hundreds possibly thousands of environmental toxins and genetic insults which block normal thyroid hormone levels at the cellular level. In this article I will review a few of these hormone blockers.

Every White Blood Cell Needs Thyroid to Kill Bacteria and Viruses

All white blood cells which kill bacteria need thyroid to generate iodide. Bacteria are eaten by white blood cells that kill bacteria, viruses and fungi by releasing peroxide and iodide from thyroid hormones. Chronic infectious conditions benefit from thyroid supplementation.

Thyroid Hormone Action is Disrupted by Bisphenol A

Thyroid disruptors have emerged as a major public health issue. BisphenolA (BPA) is a plastic that is widely used in daily life. It is in our drinking water, plastic water bottles,canned goods and even in milk bottles. Many reports show that BPA

Written By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

Chronic Fatigue? Could be Your Thyroid! Part II

Foods that Block Thyroid Function

Continued on page 24


A re you afraid of snakes? If you are, you are not alone. Snakes are strange creatures—no arms, legs, or other appendages, just a scale-covered spine with a mouth at one end. Snakes slither along the ground in a mysterious and stealthy way. They are cold-blooded and the bite of some can be deadly.

It is interesting, then, that in dreams and literature snakes are often symbols of the psyche, or total personality. They represent the unfolding process of psychological growth that is the driving force behind your life. Just as a snake periodically sheds it skin, so we outgrow old ways of living so that we can be born anew. Probably, the unconscious uses snakes to symbolize the psyche because we tend to be afraid of our own psyche. It is mysterious, greater and more powerful than the ego and, like a snake, can be deadly depending upon your attitude towards it.

I knew a woman who suffered from a neurological disease. A couple of months before she died she dreamed that she was in a darkened room full of snakes. She didn’t like the snakes and

began to beat them with a stick. The dream reflected the attitude she carried towards her psyche and the process of psychological growth that was trying to take place in her life. She violently rejected this life and her calling. Her illness and eventual death were hastened, if not created and driven, by her negativity towards her own psychological process. Her venomous attitude towards her psyche drew forth the venom in the psyche which killed her.

In his book, The Dreaming Mind, Robert Van deCastle, Ph.D., shares an instructive snake dream. A woman dreamed that her husband stepped into a stream next to a pier where they had both stood. She sees a giant snake approaching her husband beneath the water’s surface. She screams at her husband to get out of the water, but he is nonchalant and takes his time climbing the ladder onto the pier. The huge snake grabs his foot and pulls him

Written By Andy Drymalski, EdD

back into the water. The snake then turns into an octopus which engulfs him. The woman’s husband died a few months later of cancer that was undiagnosed at the time of the dream. This and subsequent dreams revealed that her husband did not take the psyche seriously. Even as he was pulled under water by the snake, the dreamer recalled his face remained expressionless. Fear, terror, and an effort to fight free would have been appropriate, but this man passively submitted to the danger like an ignorant sheep. He did not believe or respect the power of the psyche, and so fell prey to its dark side.

As a psychologist, someone whose work it is to study the psyche, I encourage you to examine your own attitudes towards the unfolding psychological process that underlies your life. You are more than your ego, and how your ego relates to your deeper self—your psyche, soul, and God—is of utmost importance to your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Become aware of the autonomous and ever-evolving life force within and around you. Respect it. Honor it. And don’t beat your snakes.

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Having Babies Can Cause Thyroid Problems

After delivering babies thyroid inflammation is common in the mother within the first year after delivery. Sometimes women develop over active thyroid symptoms and they are more likely to develop low thyroid symptoms such as fatigue, depression, poor memory, feeling cold, constipation, muscle cramps and difficulty losing weight. Approximately 25% to 50% of women may have permanent hypothyroidism after babies.

Wheat Eating and Hypothyroidism

Gluten, wheat protein, has been linked to low thyroid disease. The structure of gluten/gliadin is similar to thyroid tissues and cause cross reactive destruction of the thyroid. The gluten free diet is important for some patients with low thyroid conditions.

Drugs That Cause Low Thyroid Function

Many drugs cause thyroid challenges. Steroids, beta blockers, amiodarone, salicylates (aspirin), some diuretics, IV heparin, phenytoin, metoprolol, lithium, interferon and SSRIs (antidepressants) are thyroid blockers. This is a much abbreviated list.

A Few Other Issues

Aging and cognition are related to normal thyroid functioning. Even thyroid hormones and TSH levels within low-normal range appear to influence cognitive performance, such that low-normal thyroid function appears associated with cognitive decline over time.

Selenium, iodine and iron deficiency aggravate low thyroid conditions. Pesticide exposure causes increased risk of thyroid problems when exposed to aldrin, chlordane, DDT and lindane, fungicides such as benomyl,captan, maneb and the fumigants methylbromide are associated with significantly higher rates of thyroid problems.

In conclusion, thyroid deficiency in my opinion is rampant not only in women but men and not infrequently in children. Thyroid support and thyroid supportive lifestyle changes can reverse a host of symptoms and needs to be considered as a first line defense for our health.

As it is impossible to avoid all thyroid toxins remember to rotate your diet and cook your crucifers. A simple home test for low thyroid is to check first morning under arm temperatures for about 5 minutes for several days. Normal under arm (axillary) temperature should be 98 +/- .2. If the temperature is below 97.4 it may mean you are low thyroid. Some people run very low in the 94’s and 95’s. Blood testing every year or two with your doctor especially the free T3 test may be helpful to see if you are low or borderline

contaminates not only human plasma, but also fetal tissues. BPA can disturb thyroid hormone function by reducing T3(the active thyroid hormone) binding to the nuclear thyroid receptors. The chemical structures of BPA and T3 are remarkably similar.

Fluoride, Bromide, Chlorine and Perchlorate block Iodine Absorption by the Thyroid

There is a large amount of data to indicate that these substances block thyroid function. Fluoride in toothpaste, dental treatments and in the water supply blocks iodine absorption in the thyroid. Bromide in baking oils and chlorine as an antiseptic in water treatment along with rocket fuel, especially in some 43 locales nationwide, also block thyroid function.

Mercury Exposure Linked to Increase in Thyroid Antibody

Women with high mercury exposures are more than twice as likely to have higher levels of antibodies that are associated with autoimmune disorders. Patients with autoimmune disease, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, often have elevated concentrations of these antibodies. Studies found that women with the highest blood mercury levels were more than twice as likely to have elevated levels of antibodies against the thyroid.

Thyroid Enlargers (Goiters) in Foods

There are two general categories of foods that have been associated with disrupting thyroid hormone production in humans: soybean-related foods and cruciferous vegetables. In addition, there are a few other foods not included in these categories such as peaches, strawberries, peanuts, radishes, spinach and millet that also contain goitrogens.

Isoflavones such as genisten in soy products block thyroid hormone by blocking an enzyme responsible for adding iodine to the thyroid hormone. A second category of foods associated with low thyroid production is the cruciferous food family. “Crucifers including broccol i , caul i f lower, Brussels sprouts , cabbage, mustard, rutabagas, kohlrabi, kale and turnips contain isothiocyanates which also reduce thyroid hormone formation. Heating and cooking of these vegetables helps to inactivate the goitrogenicisothiocyanates.

Continued from page 22Foods that Block Thyroid Function


low thyroid. As we mentioned last issue testing can be misleading so if you have low thyroid symptoms, cold, dry, hair falling, weight gain, heavy periods, depression, fatigue, fibromyalgia, etc. consider a trial of natural thyroid.

References

1. Kanji Moriyama, et al. Thyroid Hormone Action is Disrupted by Bisphenol A as an Antagonist. The journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism November 1, 2002 vol. 87 no. 11 5185-5190

2. Mainardi E, et al. Thyroid-related autoantibodies and celiac disease: a role for a gluten-free diet? J. Clin Gastroenterol. 2002 Sep, 35(3): 245-8.

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azulene and its related compound has been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity. This herb should not be ingested during pregnancy. Overuse of this herb can make the skin sensitive to sunlight. Consult with a certified health practitioner you trust before working with this herb.

Yarrow’s astringent and cleansing actions makes it a nice ingredient for herbal lotions. It dries beautifully and is often used in craft projects and flower arrangements. The flowers can yield a yellow dye to wool mordanted with alum, or if the whole plant is used, an olive hue can be achieved.

Yarrow is prized by gardeners for many reasons. Not only does it add beauty to a flower bed, it attracts beneficial insects, such as lady bugs, and increases the essential oil content of surrounding plants. Yarrow can be grown easily from seed and tolerate a variety of soils, although they don’t like the ground to be too soggy. The plants roots are great for preventing soil erosion and can be planted along steep banks, or used as ground cover.

References:

1. Kowalchik, Claire and William H Hylton. Rodale’sIllustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. Rodale Press. Pennsylvania,1987.2. Bremness, Lesley. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks: Herbs.Dorling Kindersley. London, 1994.3. www.lair2000.net/fairy_summer_poems/poems/The_Song_Of_THe_Yarrow_Fairy%20.html

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In the song of the Yarrow Fairy, Cicely Mary Baker writes, “And yet the children (so I think) In spite of other flowers more dear, Would miss my clusters white and pink, If I should disappear.”

There is something sweet and endearing about tiny pink and white yarrow flowers, or Achillea Millefolium. Some say the name Achillea is attributed to the Achilles made infamous by the Trojan War, who used the herb to treat battle wounds of soldiers. Others say the name comes from the person who discovered the plant, who happened to be name Achilles. Either way evidence of human’s relationship to can be traced back at least 60,000 years!

The most authentic way of reading the Chinese I Ching involves 50 dried Yarrow stalks. In traditional Chinese Medicine, a cousin of yarrow, A. sibirica is used to treat bleeding and inflammation. Yarrow has been used for treating wounds by many cultures, and was even used for this purpose on the battlefields of the American Civil War. Yarrow was an important medicinal herb to many First American Tribes including the Blackfoot, Illinois, Miami, Micmac, and Ute. Some of their uses for Yarrow included treatment of bruises, sprains, burns, common cold, skin troubles, earaches, eyewash, headache, hemorrhage, laxative, sleep aid, toothache and wounds.

The Shakers included yarrow in many of their treatments, and the herb was included in the US Pharmacopoeia from 1836-1882. As of 1982 yarrow still appeared in the pharmacopoeias of Austria, Hungary, Poland, and Switzerland. Yarrow’s wound healing reputation may be attributed to the volatile oil called

Yarrow


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INGREDIENTWATCH

Tea is an evergreen plant with tannin rich leaves and small white flowers. Green, white, oolong, yellow, black, matcha and pu erh teas all come from this plant. Different methods of curing and harvesting the leaves at different times produce different teas. Green tea leaves are heated whole to prevent fermentation, while black tea is made from fermented leaves and may be flavored. For example Bergamont is added to Earl Grey. Oolong tea is partially fermented, then oven dried. Matcha is a powdered green tea that is said to have many health benefits because you are consuming the whole leaf. Pu erh is a dark black tea that is fermented for long periods of time, and pressed into shapes as its stored. White tea is from the leaves and buds of the tea plant which are allowed to whither and dry in natural sunlight, preventing oxidation and further tea processing.

Tea has been a beloved beverage whose long and complex history can be traced back to at least 3rd Century AD if not earlier. The global appetite for tea has caused much suffering in the world. The tea trade has been responsible for instigating wars in the past and even today tea plantations are often struggling with difficult issues including those of income inequality, unsafe working conditions, child labor, and environmental damage. Lately a host of tea companies have been sporting the “Fair

Trade” label on their packages. There is also the Ethical Tea Alliance (ETA) founded by several large tea producers, including Unilever, which states goals for improving the wages and working conditions of its producers.

A closer look at many of these tea distributor’s websites, and that of the ETA reveal a lot of flowery, yet vague feel-good statements. Often it is hard to nail down exactly, where the tea was produced, and who produced it. The ETA has been criticized for having regulations that can be easily bended, resulting very little actual improvement for the lives of tea producers. A documentary, “The Bitter Taste of Tea a Journey into the World of Fair Trade” gives a scathing criticism of how corrupt the Fair Trade tea industry has become, with very little difference between producers that are certified fair trade, and those who are not.

Here are few guidelines to help assure that you are purchasing tea that was truly ethically produced. By committing to purchasing tea consciously, you are helping to encourage the entire industry to adopt a more sustainable cycle of production and trade.

Choose single origin tea over blends: Blended tea is a combination of leaves from many different sources, so it is impossible to know if it was produced sustainably. Blended

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A Conscious Consumer’s Guide to Tea


teas tend to be of lower quality, and purchased at a lower price, at the expense of the producers and farm workers. A generic blended tea will be marked on the ingredient list as simply “tea” or “green tea” etc. Single origin tea can be traced to one location, and a greater portion of the purchase price is likely to reach the original producer.

Choose loose-leaf tea over tea bags: The packaging of tea into tea bags demands the use of a lot of energy, water, and other resources. This also tends to concentrate the profits into the hands of only a few processors and distributors. By buying loose leaf tea, you reduce waste and resource usage and more of the purchase price goes to the original producers.

Choose quality over quantity: By being willing to pay a little extra for a high quality tea, you are reducing your exposure to pesticides and bleach from cheap tea bags. You are also likely to enjoy a better flavor and more of the health benefits of this plant. Cheap tea is not only low quality but is also produced at the expense of your fellow human’s quality of life, and the health of our planet. Those extra dollars and cents communicate a demand for sustainable tea production and trade.

Buy direct source tea: While researching this article it was next to impossible to find out much specific information about where tea companies source their tea leaves. Avoid purchasing tea from companies that do not identify anything about the origin of their teas. Farmer-owned cooperatives are more likely to have better working conditions, even if they don’t have the “fair trade” stamp. Makaibari Estate in Darjeeling India is a great source for sustainably produced tea. Their farm is organic and biodynamic, and they are champions of true fair trade and the empowerment of women. A link to their website can be found in this article’s resources.

As you can see, there’s a whole lot more to that cup of tea than meets the eye. By thinking holistically about how your purchase impacts the lives of our fellow global citizens, and the health of our planet you are helping to create a healthier economy. This conscious choice will certainly be reflected in the taste and quality of the precious beverage that is tea. Choose wisely.

References:

1. Bremness, Lesley. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks: Herbs.Dorling Kindersley. London, 1994.

2. www.lifehacker.com/5697622/the-hackers-guide-to-tea

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water input, so the pangs return and we eat again. Still, there is no water for the brain (let alone for the rest of the body). This causes more pangs so we eat again.

When the stomach becomes full, it stretches, and that tells the brain it has had enough food for now. If we continue to eat, the brain ignores the stretch signal to stop, thus removing the natural mechanism to prevent excessive food intake. By ignoring the stretch signal to stop, we eat again and again expecting an energy boost. Instead we become obese.

Food has to be digested and takes a while to become useful, and the excess is stored as fat. Food might be considered a “dirty fuel” because it uses up valuable energy and water

The foremost body organ is the brain because it controls everything else. For energy, the brain uses water and food. Water feeds the brain’s hydro-electrical needs and food contains sugar (or its derivatives), which the brain uses for functioning.

Depending on circumstances, the body can survive months without food, but lives only a few weeks without water. This means food is a less important energy source than water. When the brain and body run low on energy, we’re not hungry, we’re thirsty.

Either food or water will be deposited into the stomach, so it produces acid to signal the energy requirement. Unfortunately, we call this alert ”hunger pangs” and usually satisfy them by eating. This quiets the stomach momentarily. But there’s still no

CHRONIC DEHYDRATIONPart 12 - It Leads to Obesity and Diabetes

Written By JeanAnn Fitzgerald


When the pancreas does not receive the water it needs, Type II diabetes results when prostaglandin-E 2 inhibits insulin release no matter how much of it is available. The body may also coat the insulin molecules with xanthurenic acid so the insulin receptors no longer recognize it.

When blood glucose levels are higher than they should be for prolonged periods of time, the kidneys remove some of the excess glucose from the blood and deposit it in the urine. Since some water is required to produce that urine, the dehydrated body may steal it from eye tears, saliva, and water stored in body cells. This is why diabetics experience frequent urination, increased thirst, dry mouth and eyes.

While re-hydrating with water and minerals (which the body wanted instead of sugar), the diabetic may want to look into Monk Fruit extract without any additives. It is from a green melon growing on remote mountaintops in central Asia and might be labeled Lo Han Guo (buy without additives). The Chinese have used it for a century to treat obesity and diabetes. Animal studies show it decreases blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides. Additionally, it improves liver function and protects the kidneys from diabetic damage.

It is generally accepted that diabetes runs in families and is a genetic problem. It is said you can’t prevent diabetes (unless you stay slim) and may eventually have to cope with the disease. Dr. Batmanghelidj maintains that dehydration does indeed mutate our genes.

It could also be noted that our parents teach us how to take care of ourselves. “Eat. Brush your teeth. Be careful crossing streets.” How often were you told, “Drink your water”? Perhaps as children, we don’t learn from our parents how to stay hydrated to prevent obesity and diabetes. And our parents didn’t learn to drink water from their parents; ergo dehydration and its effects runs in families.

References:

1. diabetes.co.uk/dehydration-and-diabetes

2. examiner.com/article/why-dehydration-is-dangerous-for-diabetics

3. F. Batmanghelidj, Obesity, Cancer, Depression, Global Health Solutions, Inc. 2005

4. naturalhealth365.com/food_news/monk-fruit

If you have had success curing or relieving disease through re-hydration, please contact JeanAnn at (775) 828-7194.

Reprinted with author’s permission.

in digestion, and most of the energy value is stored as body fat. Eating more food before the previous food has been fully digested leads to indigestion, gas and bloating. Two glasses of water will have more effect than any antacid or gas-reducing medication by diluting the stomach acid that causes those symptoms. Water is “clean” energy because any excess is passed out through the kidneys as urine, does not need the digestive process, and goes to work immediately.

A glass of water before meals stimulates the sympathetic system to activate lipase to break down fat for energy use. For up to two hours this water also stimulates the intestines to release motilin, which tells the brain that water is available; thus quieting the stomach’s “hunger pang” cries for water. This hormone also acts as a laxative, so that with water’s lubricating effects, causes easy bowel movements.

When you give water a chance to fulfill its primary role in energy supply, the natural desire for food will shift from starch to protein and fat, so the craving for sweets will diminish.

If the over-eating and lack of water continue however, the resulting obesity can lead to diabetes.

Diabetes-information-network.com counsels diabetics to each day drink fluids equal to one-half their body weight (160 pounds = drink 80 ounces/ten eight-ounce glasses per day). It should be noted that recommendation is to keep from getting dehydrated. Re-hydrating that same body will require more than ten glasses per day. When salt is also taken during re-hydration, it helps balance the blood sugar levels and reduces the need for insulin injection.

This website also explains why dehydration is detrimental for the diabetic. Drinking gives “the pancreas the fluid it needs to properly produce the insulin that regulates blood sugar levels. Fact is, the metabolism of sugar is a very fluid-dependent system that quickly suffers if fluid intake is in any way limited.” Fluids require digestion and are not as effective as water. Coffee and tea are diuretics and thus wash out any water contained in them. Only water itself effectively combats dehydration and the need for water.

When you give water a chance to fulfill its primary role in energy supply, the natural desire for food will shift from starch to protein and fat, so the craving for sweets will diminish.


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KIDSCORNER

With summer ending this month, school will be starting in no time. Summer flew by! But with the new school year, it’s time to make some new school year goals! Like getting better grades, or joining a club, or trying out for a sports team. No matter what it is, make a goal for your new school year! Also, try to make new friends; it’s always good to meet new people! And before the summer ends, do these awesome project! (See Below)

Tie Dye Beach Towel:You will need:

Squirt bottle (full of different dyes of your choice)

White Towel

Rubber bands

Bucket of cold water

Directions:

1. Wrap rubber bands around areas on the white towel where you want the dye to soak in (make sure you do this in an area that is okay for dyes!)

2. Squirt dye on the towel

3. Let sit for at least twelve hours

4. Rinse towel in cold water until the water runs colorless, even then, be cautious about washing it with other laundry!

5. Enjoy your towel on the last days of summer!

Enjoy your last weeks of summer and have a great first day at school!

Summer is almost over!

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organic herb salad, micro-greens or lambs lettucehigh-protein vegan wheat bread

Instructions:

1. Put the garbanzo beans, salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and puree the mixture for only about 2 seconds. You want it to be a bit chunky, not fully liquified. Having some of the mix pureed helps hold everything together.

2. Dice the olives, bell pepper, and onion and add them to the garbanzo bean mixture along with the mozzarella shreds.

3. Lightly toast the bread and allow it to cool before laying down a bed of salad or greens. Put the garbanzo salad on top of the greens, and add another layer of greens on top. This prevents the bread from getting soggy.

You can eat this sandwich cold or at room temperature. Pack it in a lunch bag along with your favorite healthy snacks and it will keep you satiated for hours.

Submitted by Cheyanne Treadway. After being vegetarian for 5 years, she went vegan in 2011 and strives to help others enjoy vegan food without missing meat.

Once you get used to it, a vegan diet is actually pretty easy... However, finding quick and healthy lunches to go is not always so simple. For most people, “quick lunch” typically consists of some really unhealthy stuff such as fast food, preservative-filled snacks, and salty frozen meals. As health-conscious eaters, we don’t really have those options. The solution? Healthy homemade sandwiches. This recipe is a personal favorite of mine because the ingredients are super affordable, it doesn’t need to be refrigerated and it’s full of protein and fiber. It’s a perfect savory meal for work, picnics, road trips, and kid’s lunches.

Ingredients:

2 cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

½ can (3 oz) extra large black olives

1 tsp salt

1 tsp minced garlic

½ tsp black pepper

¼ cup diced green bell pepper

¼ cup finely diced red onion

½ cup vegan mozzarella shreds

Vegan Mediterranean Garbanzo Salad Sandwich


Traveling is fun. But what when you are eating raw and you planned a long distance flight? Will you skip your principles and just eat plane-food with the risk of feeling awful and sluggish at your destination? What about taking your own lovely raw lunch box (customs-resistant) with a menu that will keep you energized, light and happy…

WHAT YOU NEEDA lunch box with 2 separate parts (preferably)

A bamboo fork and knife or a pair of chop sticks per person

INGREDIENTS, ENOUGH FOR LUNCH AND DINNER

FOR THE SALAD

Mixed lettuces, cut into bite sizes

Cucumber (very hydrating)

Julienne carrots

Cherry tomatoes

Finely sliced fennel (for a fresh breath)

Some sprouts (even more hydration)

Some fresh cilantro

A bit of parsley

FOR THE VINEGAR

A few squeezes of lemon juice

A few squeezes of orange juice

1 TBSP of extra virgin cold pressed olive oil

A pinch of course sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Slice and cut up the vegetables of your choice (you can add anything you like)

Mix them gently with your hands

Squeeze the lemon and orange and pour the olive oil on top

Mix well with your hands

Place in your lunch box

FOR SOME CRUNCH WITH YOUR SALAD

Take some crackers that you made a week before

Or buy some small sized raw bread that you prepare with some greens and raw cheese

Some almonds on the side when everybody gets a snack

Submitted By Marie-Claire Hermans - Ravishing Raw


TIPS

Don’t take any dressings (customs don’t like them) but mix them sparingly under the greens

Mostly this box passes international and intercontinental customs

Enjoy your summer!

Marie-Claire started “Ravishing Raw” after curing herself from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, with raw food. As a raw food coach, she specializes in offering professional help to those who are suffering from similar

debilitating conditions. Along with her expertise in jazz music management and booking work, she helps world class artists – challenged by their demanding lifestyle – find solutions to improve their health.

FOR THE WRAPSPlace 1 big green leaf per wrap on the cutting board

Put a grip of your sliced vegetables on top

DRESSING IN YOUR WRAPS

Blend together:

1 TBSP of your favorite nut butter

1 red jalapeño pepper, de-seeded

¼ c sesame oil

2 TBSP of extra virgin cold pressed olive oil

1/8 c Tamari (is glutenfree)

1/8 c fresh lime juice

½ date (without pit)

Flatter a spoon of the dressing on top of the vegetables in your wraps. Fold both ends to the inside, then roll it all together

Place your foods into your raw travel kit. You are ready to go!


AUGUST 23Expedition Man Triathlon race & Reno/Tahoe Gran Fondo - a metric century bike ride. Beach Volleyball and 1st X-FIT Competition Series. Regionexpeditionman.com Renotahoegranfondo.com

AUGUST 24-25OneBreathTM Workshop, 9-5 Sat and Sun. Two days that will change your breath, consciousness, and life forever! Reno Buddhist Center. Antaraatma.com (707) 272-5405 to register.

AUGUST 26TH“Getting Unbusy: The Freedom from Compulsive Activity” “Busyness” causes extra stress & less contentment. Award-winning author, Lama Marut, offers tips for increased life satisfaction. DiamondHeartReno.org

AUGUST 27-29Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest brings nine blues artists to Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Nightly at 6:30 p.m. and presents three artists each night. Tickets: call 800-745-300.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 7th Annual Green Living Festival Time: 9:00a to 4:00p River Fork Ranch, 381 Genoa Lane, Genoa, NV Contact: Katherine Winans, [email protected], (775) 267-0539 or visit Greenlivingfest.org

MONTHLYCALENDARPlease tell these businesses that you found their event in Healthy Beginnings Magazine. Thank you. AUGUST

AUGUST 8-11Hot Tahoe Cruisin’ South Shore Car Show at the Heavenly Village. Open to all cars, trucks and bikes. Sponsored by Good Samaritans Safe Ride.

AUGUST 10Children’s Environmental Science Day is free. Hands-on science activities create an awareness of the ecology of Lake Tahoe. 1-4pm at Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village

AUGUST 17Carson City’s Ghost Walking Tours. A delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past. For tickets go to Brownpapertickets.com

AUGUST 17Sierra Nevada Community Aquatics event at Idlewild pool. Olympic athletes are hosting aquatic clinics for youth, masters, and triathlete club swimmers. Go to: SNCAquatics.org

AUGUST 18A ten mile running race through the City of Reno. There will also be a 3-person relay option on the same course. For more information, please check the website: Race178.com.

AUGUST 23 Carson City Mint Coin Show & Fair. 30 dealers at the Nugget. Short lectures and workshops. A raffle and children’s activities. Call (775) 687-4810

AUGUST 2Star tours at Northstar, join star guide and poet Tony Berendsen, for a unique and educational night under the stars. Visit northstarcalifornia.com/info/summer/tahoe_star_tours.asp

AUGUST 2Ski Run Boulevard Farmers’ Market 3 and 8 pm. Every Friday through September 6th. Between Larch and Birch on Ski Run Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

AUGUST 2Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses proudly continue the annual festival. 100 musicians in over 30 bands. Most events are free. JazzCarsonCity.com

AUGUST 6Hot August Nights, the countries premiere nostalgic event celebrates America’s love affair with classic cars and classic rock n’ roll. Find more information at Hotaugustnights.net

AUGUST 6Scheels Walking & Running Club. FREE water and snacks after your runs. All levels of runners are welcome! For info call (775) 331-2700

AUGUST 7Wednesday Night Stand Up Paddle Board Race Series at Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach. 5:45pm – 8pm. Registration Begins 6:15pm. For information call (530) 416-4829


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BETTER HEALTH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Zyto technology, bio-communication lets your body tell you what it prefers in 25 minutes at RIMC. Schedule now, call (775) 829-9330

AUGUST IS CAVITY PREVENTION MONTH. Free fluoride treatment with regular cleaning. Call Infinity Dental to make an appointment with one of our wonderful Hygienists. 775-786-7718

RECIEVE A DISCOUNT WHEN YOU BUY THREE COLONICS. Call Gerber Medical Clinic to set up your appointment 1225 Westfield Ave, Reno (775) 826-1900

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TAHOE PIANO LESSONSFREE WORKSHOP: Every 1st Saturday of the month, “learn to play a song” in 1 hour! Reserve your seat - Call 530-414-4464 or to to: www.tahoepianolessons.com

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Farmer’s Markets

RENOTuesdays, 9 am - 2 pmAugust 5 - Oct 9 The Summit,So. Virginia and Mt. Rose Hwy

Wednesdays, 4 - 8 pmAugust 13 - Aug 29Somersett Town Square Way7650 Somersett Town Square Way775-787-4500

Fridays, 8 am - 1 pmAugust 8 - Oct 12 Tamarack Junction CasinoSouth Virginia near Damonte Ranch Pkwy

Saturdays, 8 am - 1 pm August 2 - Oct 6 (Tentative close date)Village Center, California & Booth Sts., Reno, NV

Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pmAugust 2 - Sept 29 Summit CenterSo. Virginia and Mt. Rose Hwy

CARSON CITYSaturdays, 8:30 am - 1 pmAugust 16 - Sept 223rd & Curry St.775-882-6741

MINDENTuesdays, 4 - 8 pmAugust - SeptEsmeralda Avenue, Downtown

DAYTONThursdays, 3 - 6 pmAugust 14 - Sept 27Community Roots NurseryHwy 50 & 2nd Ave.775-250-7884

GARDNERVILLEWednesdays, 8 am - 1 pmAugust - Oct Lampe Park775-782-9828

SPARKSTuesdays, 8 am - 1 pmAugust - SeptUnited Methodist Church1231 Pyramid Way775-358-0925

Thursdays, 3 pm - 8 pmAugust 7 - Aug 23 (closed Aug 9) Whole Foods Sponsor Sparks

VIRGINIA CITYThursdays, 3 - 6 pmAugust - OctMiners Park

WINNEMUCCAThursdays, 5 - 7 pmAugust - SeptNext to the Community Garden775-623-8413

QUINCY,CAThursdays, 4:30-7:30 pmAugust 20 - Sept 19Church & Main Streets, Quincy CAQuincyfarmersmarket.org

TRUCKEE, CATuesdays, 8 am - 1 pmAugust - Oct Truckee Regional Park10500 Brockway Road off Hwy 27

Thursdays, 4 pm - 6 pmAugust 14 - Aug 23Downtown Truckee Train StationDonner Pass Road

SOUTH LAKE TAHOETuesdays, 8 am - 1 pmAugust 5 - Oct 9American Legion Hall Parking Lot2732 South Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Fridays, 4:00-7:00 pm May 3 – October 25Kahle Community ParkPlenty of free parking.Best atmosphere and views of Lake Tahoe.

To list your Farmers Market call Dawn at (775) 828-4547.

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